DIY Shoes

I made shoes! I’ve had this kit from A Happy Stitch for over a year, but just now got a bit of sewing mojo. I’ve been pretty hooked on the news this week, so this was a great project to make while listening to our democracy fall apart — or maybe the start of putting …

DIY Lunch Bags

Ready for the kids to get back to school? Here’s a quick and simple tutorial for a basic lunch sack. I used my ladybug fabric for Kokka for this project. The cotton/linen blend works really well for these kinds of projects because it is soft, but also holds its shape. Better Than Paper Bag Supplies: …

DIY Bat Costume

Try making this simple bat costume from a t-shirt and wool felt. More Stellaluna than Batman, this little brown bat is for kids still willing to wear a cute Halloween costume. Unlike my older daughter whose goal is to “scare little kids”. She’s seven, so she still gets scared quite a bit herself. My five-year-old reluctantly …

DIY Cake Stand

I just found this blog Tangarang (link via One Crafty Place).  Love her version of the DIY cakestands inspired by the tutorial from Design Sponge.  This would be an eclectic look  for a baby or wedding shower.  She also has some nice free embroidery designs on her site.